Transfer Rumour Unconfirmed · Gaining tractionFootball ItaliaUnverified sourceVia Fabrizio Romano· 18 Aug 2026
Milan reject Porto's loan bid for Gimenez
Porto's offer for Santiago Gimenez falls short as Milan hold out for a higher fee.
S. Giménez
player
Player
Santiago Gimenez
Current club
AC Milan
Linked club
Porto
Reported fee
€15m option to buy
What happened. Milan rejected Porto's offer for Santiago Gimenez, which was structured as a free loan with a €15m option to buy, considering the fee too low.
- Gimenez has agreed personal terms with Porto.
- He has struggled with fitness and form since joining Milan.
- Milan want a higher fee for the Mexican striker.
Porto must improve their offer to secure Gimenez before the transfer window closes.
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